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The Birdcage is a 1996 American comedy film produced and directed by Mike Nichols. Elaine May's screenplay adapted the 1978 French film La Cage aux Folles, itself an adaptation of a 1973 play.
- $31 million
- March 8, 1996
- Mike Nichols
- Jonathan Tunick
Mar 8, 1996 · The Birdcage: Directed by Mike Nichols. With Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest. A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.
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- Comedy
- Mike Nichols
- 1996-03-08
Mar 8, 1996 · A gay nightclub owner and his partner pretend to be a straight couple to meet their son's conservative fiancee and her family. Roger Ebert praises the cast, the dialogue and the twisted logic of this screwball comedy.
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents. Armand Goldman owns a popular drag nightclub in South Miami Beach. His long-time lover, Albert, stars there as Starina.
The Birdcage. What to Know. Critics Consensus. Mike Nichols wrangles agreeably amusing performances from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in this fun, if not quite essential, remake of the French...
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- Mike Nichols
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- Robin Williams
Mar 10, 2021 · Learn how "The Birdcage" broke new ground in 1996 by featuring a happy and loving gay family as the heroes of a lighthearted farce. Discover the film's origins, cast, improvisation, locations and more in this article by C. A. Bridges.
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Starring Robin Williams, this 1996 US remake of a 1970s French farce celebrated the joy of being gay in a way that was radical, writes Emily Maskell. It's hard to resist the...
